Star Wars Episode 7: The confirmed cast in pictures

It's finally happened. With Star Wars Day approaching fast on May 4, Disney and Lucasfilm have unveiled the entire cast for Star Wars: Episode VII in one fell swoop.

While no details about roles have been announced, the fact that John Boyega (Attack the Block) and Daisy Ridley are first on the official cast list suggests that they may be the male and female leads, while it has long been rumored that Girls star Adam Driver is in line for a villain role.

Also among the new recruits is Inside Llewyn Davis star Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow.

Digital Spy takes an in-pictures look at who's new and who's returning for JJ Abrams' sequel, which will hit cinemas on December 18, 2015.